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Constitutional Law [2023] UGHRC 1

Arodu Robert v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 55 of 2011)

Arodu Robert v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 55 of 2011) [2023] UGHRC 1 (4 September 2023)

Court
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Case number
Complaint UHRC 55 of 2011
Judges
Mariam Wangadya - Chairperson, Stephen Basaliza - Commissioner, Omara Apitta Lamex - Commissioner, Shifrah Lukwago - Commissioner

The Tribunal found that the Complainant was subjected to severe physical and psychological torture by RRU operatives, resulting in 12% permanent disability, and was detained for 25 days before being produced in court, far exceeding the constitutional 48-hour limit. The Respondent failed to rebut the evidence, which was corroborated by medical and eyewitness testimony. The acts constituted violations of the Complainant's non-derogable right to freedom from torture and his right to personal liberty under the Constitution. The Tribunal held the Respondent vicariously liable and awarded compensat…

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  • Torture And Cruel Inhuman Treatment
  • Personal Liberty
  • Compensation For Rights Violation
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Constitutional Law [2023] UGHCCD 192

Nsereko V Attorney General and 15 Others

Nsereko V Attorney General and 15 Others (Miscellaneous Cause 386 of 2020) [2023] UGHCCD 192 (30 June 2023)

Court
HC: Civil Division (Uganda)
Case number
Miscellaneous Cause 386 of 2020
Judge
Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court found that the applicant was subjected to torture, cruel and degrading treatment, forced labour, and unlawful 17-month detention, and awarded compensation.

  • Torture And Cruel Inhuman Treatment
  • Unlawful Arrest And Detention
  • Forced Labour
  • Compensation For Human Rights Violation
  • Torture-and-cruel-inhuman-treatment
  • Unlawful-detention
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Constitutional Law [2022] UGHRC 11

Odongo Simon v Attorney General (Complaint No: UHRC/ SRT/092/2008)

Odongo Simon v Attorney General (Complaint No: UHRC/ SRT/092/2008) [2022] UGHRC 11 (24 January 2022)

Court
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Case number
Complaint No: UHRC/ SRT/092/2008
Judge
Shifrah Lukwago - Commissioner

The Tribunal found that Odongo Simon was tortured and unlawfully detained by state agents, and awarded UGX 22 million in compensation and exemplary damages.

  • Torture And Cruel Inhuman Treatment
  • Personal Liberty Violation
  • Vicarious Liability Of State
  • Compensation For Human Rights Violation
  • Torture-and-cruel-treatment
  • Personal-liberty
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Constitutional Law [2019] UGHRC 26

Businge v Attorney General (Complaint No: UHRC/FPT/45/2011)

Businge v Attorney General (Complaint No: UHRC/FPT/45/2011) [2019] UGHRC 26 (1 April 2019)

Court
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Case number
Complaint No: UHRC/FPT/45/2011
Judge
Dr. Katebalirwe Amooti Wa Irumba - Commissioner

The Tribunal found unlawful detention and torture of Businge John by state agents and awarded UGX 19 million in compensation, plus interest.

  • Torture And Cruel Inhuman Treatment
  • Illegal Detention
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Compensation For Rights Violation
  • Unlawful-detention
  • Torture
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Constitutional Law [2019] UGHRC 21

Eceku v Attorney General (Complaint No: UHR/ SRT/87/2008)

Eceku v Attorney General (Complaint No: UHR/ SRT/87/2008) [2019] UGHRC 21 (19 March 2019)

Court
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Case number
Complaint No: UHR/ SRT/87/2008
Judge
Dr. Katebalirwe Amooti Wa Irumba - Commissioner

The Tribunal found, on a balance of probabilities, that the applicant was subjected to torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment by State agents, as evidenced by direct eyewitness testimony and corroborated by medical reports. The applicant was also unlawfully detained for 10 days beyond the constitutionally permissible 48 hours, violating his right to personal liberty. The acts were committed by State agents in the course of their official duties, rendering the State vicariously liable through the Attorney General. The Tribunal rejected the respondent's challenge to the medical evide…

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  • Torture And Cruel Inhuman Treatment
  • Personal Liberty Violation
  • Vicarious Liability Of State
  • Compensation For Human Rights Violation
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Constitutional Law [2018] UGHRC 2

Agaba Lauben v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 159 of 2009)

Agaba Lauben v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 159 of 2009) [2018] UGHRC 2 (21 June 2018)

Court
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Case number
Complaint UHRC 159 of 2009
Judge
Stephen Basaliza - Commissioner

The Tribunal found that Agaba Lauben was unlawfully detained beyond 48 hours and subjected to torture by police officers, awarding UGX 8 million in damages.

  • Torture And Cruel Inhuman Treatment
  • Personal Liberty Violation
  • Vicarious Liability Of State
  • Compensation For Rights Violation
  • Torture-and-cruel-treatment
  • Personal-liberty
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Constitutional Law [2018] UGHRC 1

Magemeso Hannington v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 19 of 2013)

Magemeso Hannington v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 19 of 2013) [2018] UGHRC 1 (14 May 2018)

Court
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Case number
Complaint UHRC 19 of 2013
Judge
Stephen Basaliza - Commissioner

The UHRC Tribunal found police beat and unlawfully detained the complainant, amounting to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment and a violation of personal liberty.

  • Torture And Cruel Inhuman Treatment
  • Personal Liberty Violation
  • Arbitrary Arrest And Detention
  • Cruel-inhuman-degrading-treatment
  • Personal-liberty
  • Arbitrary-arrest-detention
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Constitutional Law [2018] UGHRC 11

Kizito Richard v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 15 of 2008)

Kizito Richard v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 15 of 2008) [2018] UGHRC 11 (4 April 2018)

Court
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Case number
Complaint UHRC 15 of 2008
Judge
Dr. Katebalirwe Amooti Wa Irumba - Commissioner

The Tribunal found that Kizito Richard was tortured and unlawfully detained by state agents, and awarded compensation against the Attorney General.

  • Torture And Cruel Inhuman Treatment
  • Personal Liberty Violation
  • Vicarious Liability Of State
  • Compensation For Rights Violation
  • Torture
  • Unlawful-detention
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Constitutional Law [2017] UGHRC 6

Besimira Moses v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 204 of 2011)

Besimira Moses v Attorney General (Complaint UHRC 204 of 2011) [2017] UGHRC 6 (4 December 2017)

Court
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Case number
Complaint UHRC 204 of 2011
Judges
Joseph A. A. Etima, Commissioner

The Tribunal found that Besimira Moses was unlawfully detained and tortured by police and security agents, and awarded compensation to his estate.

  • Torture And Cruel Inhuman Treatment
  • Personal Liberty
  • Illegal Detention
  • Compensation For Rights Violation
  • Torture
  • Personal-liberty
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Constitutional Law [2017] UGHRC 23

Kato v Attorney General (compliant no.39/2009)

Kato v Attorney General (compliant no.39/2009) [2017] UGHRC 23 (14 November 2017)

Court
Uganda Human Rights Commission
Case number
compliant no.39/2009
Judge
Dr. Katebalirwe Amooti Wa Irumba - Commissioner

The tribunal found that the applicant was subjected to torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment by police officers acting in their official capacity, violating his non-derogable constitutional rights. The applicant was unlawfully detained for five days without being charged or brought before a court, further violating his right to personal liberty. The respondent, as the employer of the police officers, is vicariously liable for these violations. The applicant's evidence was uncontested and corroborated by witnesses and documentary evidence. The tribunal awarded compensation based on…

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  • Torture And Cruel Inhuman Treatment
  • Unlawful Detention
  • Vicarious Liability
  • Compensation For Human Rights Violation
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